Mosquito borne diseases become more common in summer as warm weather and standing water create ideal conditions for ...

Bats are reservoirs for several zoonotic viruses, such as Ebola and coronaviruses. These pathogens can spread to humans through direct contact with the flying mammals or their bodily fluids, or ...

Vermont officials warn that the Jamestown Canyon and West Nile viruses have been detected in mosquitoes within the state, and are asking residents to be cautious. This is the first year Vermont has ...

But scientists say there are practical and ethical challenges to overcome before the strategy could be deployed in real-world settings.

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City, but no human cases have been reported in the city so far in 2025. Mosquitoes and their blood-sucking bites are more than just pesky.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The West Nile virus has not made any humans sick in Fresno County this year, but the potential for infections is growing. West Nile virus arrived in Fresno County in 2004 and ...

The virus can cause fever, meningitis, encephalitis, and respiratory symptoms. While there is no specific treatment, most cases are mild and resolve on their own. Pennsylvanians are advised to take ...

Connecticut’s annual mosquito management program began on Monday to monitor the insects for the presence of viruses that can cause illness in people, including West Nile virus and eastern equine ...

Staff are setting mosquito traps throughout the Las Vegas Valley as part of the Health District’s Mosquito Disease ...

State agriculture officials are encouraging horse owners across Alabama to vaccinate their animals against mosquito-borne illnesses.